Which of the Following Tests Is Used for the Initial

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tests is used for the initial screening of a patient for diabetes type 2?

• A) Fasting blood glucose
• B) Blood glucose tolerance test
• C) Glycosylated hemoglobin A_1C
• D) All of the above

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